memberships, service recipients of various social service providers, in faith communities, and through neighborhood associations.
By distributing this survey widely in both Spanish and English, using a variety of media outlets, and engaging with participants electronically through a digital version of the survey, PCOA was able to provide an inclusive way that older adults were able to voice concerns and needs in the community. 3,626 surveys were received and tabulated with responses coming from all geographical areas of the county.
Listening Sessions
PCOA scheduled eleven listening sessions located at various sites in Tucson, Green Valley, Marana, Ajo, and virtually through Zoom. Every meeting included Spanish translators. Notice of these meetings were sent to newspapers and radio stations, an article was published in PCOA’s Never Too Late newspaper, and information was distributed through various organizations that serve primarily older adults including clubs, organizations, centers, and services providers in the area. By providing the listening sessions in various communities throughout the county, including some of the county’s most rural locations, PCOA was able to obtain more information from a more diverse array of older adults. Moreover, the listening sessions were widely promoted using various media outlets including radio and print media allowing for a broad cross section of the community to engage with the process even if they were not currently receiving community services. Approximately 80 people attended and shared their comments and concerns.
3. What parties were involved in the assessment?
Focus Groups
A list was compiled by PCOA staff based on prior focus group invitees, with the addition of new service partners since the last assessment. Rossetti Consulting Group, contracted to conduct the focus groups, added to this list to ensure there was representation across service categories. Email invitations were sent to 125 agency representatives in early October 2022. The invitation included the list of focus group times and dates with the option of in-person or Zoom sessions. Second emails and direct calls to individuals who had not responded were made in late October. Many of these calls resulted in updates to contact information and/or referrals to other agency representatives to attend. Reminder emails were sent with a list of focus group questions a few days in advance of the session.
The following focus groups were held in November 2022, with four to eight participants in each.
• 11/4/22, 8:30-10 am: Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center • 11/7/22, 2-3:30 pm: Via Zoom • 11/9/22, 9:30-11 am: Via Zoom • 11/10/22, 9-10:30 am: Via Zoom • 11/14/22, 3:30-5 pm: Katie Dusenberry Healthy Aging Center
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Area Plan 2024-2027
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